Noted guitar builder and repair specialist Marty Lanham of The Nashville Guitar Company gives an inside look at the flattop, steel string guitar. Learn how the guitar creates its sound, and what each component contributes to the tone - plus what you need to know about common repair and maintenance of your guitar.. Symptoms of fret wear, loose braces, bridge plate wear, bride pulling up, and neck twist and warpage are among the topics covered in detail, with many close ups.

He goes into neck relief, temperature and humidity, tuning machines, intonation, finish issues and when a guitar's neck may need to be reset. He covers what to look for when buying a guitar from beginner to novice player. Also, showcasing several guitars he uses to demonstrate the concepts, including two pre war Martins and a rare guitar from the 1880's.

Run time 60 minutes

component overview

bridge pulling up

loose bracing

bridge plate wear

action and saddle height

temperature and humidity

truss rod adjustments cracks

restringing

intonation

finish care

choosing a used guitar

neck problems

tuning machines